A registry item you will never regret. Make sure to do extensive research, however, on the best brands available for you and your fiancé.

Picture frames

Select some nice picture frames to display your wedding photos in.

A carving set

A set of great and effective knives should definitely be on your wedding registry list. Knives are one of those things that you will not want to buy yourself but will use every day.

Basic cookware set

Again, basic kitchen needs are always a yes.

Maybe we don’t need..

Skip the fine china

Pick out really unique yet practical china that you will actually use everyday. We have heard from countless brides (including ourselves) that they wished the had asked for more everyday pieces than fancy china.

3) Do you have a preference on the style of tenting--ie Sailcloth, Frame, Open Air with a Frame? A venue date will help to possibly drive the type of tent as you would not want to install a clear frame tent during the summer months due to the heat factor.

4) How many people do you wish to accommodate and in what configuration? All seated at tables, partial seating, cocktail party setting?

9) Do you wish to enclose any portion of the tent with siding or doors?

10) Will you need accessory tents for caterers prep, band, vendors?

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11) Will leveled flooring be needed?

12) On what kind of surface will the tent be placed? Grass, concrete, asphalt, wood deck?**This is very important to confirm as this will be the driving force for costs. Can our team stake the tent into grass for anchoring? If not we would have to look into alternative anchoring options like water barrels, concrete anchors etc that could drive the costs up and not to mention alter the look of the tent.

Buying a dress that you may never wear again is that much more aggravating when it's one that doesn't match your style in the slightest. Choosing a general color scheme or giving the girls lots of options to choose from is a great way to compromise here.

The girls will more-than-likely be recovering from the night before and probably don't want to get up at 6am, let alone sit around dolled up for the next zillion hours. This will also lessen the chances of having to do re-touches later on.

3. Gift them something that they can actually wear on your wedding day like earrings or a purse.

Keeping your gift useful, practical, and simple is a good way to ensure everyone is happy.